Computer History/Future/Culture

Question 1

Which A.I. killed the fewest number of sentient beings?

Accepted Answer

HAL - 2001 Space Odyssey

Question 2

What generation of computing does the computer in the image belong to?

Accepted Answer

Ancient

Question 3

Identify the computer shown in the image.

Accepted Answer

UNIVAC - 1951 AD

Question 4

What is it called when a person receives a robotic arm, mechanical leg or microchip eye?

Accepted Answer

Bionics

Question 5

What is the most powerful processor that can be purchased in 2016 for under $1000?

Accepted Answer

sixteen core

Question 6

In which movie does a hacker try to stop a terrorist from robbing a bank?

Accepted Answer

Swordfish

Question 7

Which technology is likely to be developed and perfected last?

Accepted Answer

Quantum Encryption

Question 8

This sentient being in the picture is an example of a/an:

Accepted Answer

android

Question 9

What are microscopic robots called that are currently being tested to fight cancer cells?

Accepted Answer

Nanites

Question 10

What computing law has held true since 1950? Computer double in ability every 16 months.

Accepted Answer

Moore's Law

Question 11

Identify the pre-mechanical computer shown in the image.

Accepted Answer

Blasé Pascal - Pascal's Adder

Question 12

The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.

Accepted Answer

Cybernetics

Question 13

Which computer was built to crack the Nazi Enigma code in WW2?

Accepted Answer

Colossus, built in 1943 by Tommy Flowers & Alan Turing

Question 14

Which generation of computers will include driver less cars and smart computer assistants?

Accepted Answer

5th Generation - Artificial Intelligence

Question 15

What generation do these computers belong to?

Accepted Answer

4th Generation - Microprocessor

Question 16

What computer was the first mass produced business computer used for record keeping.

Accepted Answer

IBM 650

Question 17

Which computer does not belong in a list of pre-mechanical computers built centuries ago?

Accepted Answer

Tommy Flowers & Alan Turning - Colossus

Question 18

What ancient computer is still in use today in societies lacking access to electricity?

Accepted Answer

Abacas

Question 19

Identify the ancient computer shown in the image.

Accepted Answer

Quipas

Question 20

Which technology is not yet readily available in PCs and networks?

Accepted Answer

Q-bit functionality

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